This summer Polk County Conservation Parks are getting upgrades! As the temperature increases, stay informed on all the projects and closures happening in the parks.
Prescribed burn season is upon us! Our Natural Resource Crews will be conducting prescribed burning in our parks and trails as weather allows this week and extending through the spring season.
Slide down a 600-foot-long hill tubing starting this spring at Sleepy Hollow.
Come lend a hand in our native pollinator and rain gardens!
Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature with a glass of wine before we light up the night - with fire. We will share some tips and tricks, so that you can easily master or improve fire building. Show off your new skill as a pro firestarter at your next camp, cookout, or bonfire.
Join volunteer storyteller, Carmen Epstein, for a fun, interactive tale tailored toward children ages 2 to 6 that explores the wonders of the outdoors. During each program, participants enjoy interactive stories and an activity.
A wetland is an area of land that is continuously or periodically wet during the year. Also called swamps, marshes, bogs, or prairie potholes, Iowa was once dotted with thousands of wetlands.
Feel the real spirit of Earth Day with fellow volunteers as we help to protect and restore a local forest ecosystem.
Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) is a form of restoration work that occurs in degraded woodlands with the goal of improving the quality of native tree and plant species. Often this involves reducing the quantity of trees, especially non-native varieties.
Feel the real spirit of Earth Day with fellow volunteers as we help to protect and restore a local forest ecosystem.
Ice fishing is a great way to take advantage of the cooler months and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Polk County has resources for you to have a safe and satisfying experience.
This class is for those who may have never painted a day in their life or may have dabbled a little with watercolor but would like to learn more. We will start with the basics, discussing paints, brushes, paper, and technique before moving on to painting our first work of art.
